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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 11.6), and Javonte Williams's 13 touchdowns show scoring upside. Rhamondre Stevenson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

RBNew England Patriots#22

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

14.1 PPG11.6 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% of elite pace and Rhamondre Stevenson at 53%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Javonte Williams vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Javonte Williams and Rhamondre Stevenson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG across 16 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG in 14 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives Javonte Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 touchdowns; Rhamondre Stevenson posted 603 and 7. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Javonte Williams has his bye in Week 14, and Rhamondre Stevenson rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Javonte Williams vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	11.6
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	162
Rushing Yards	1,201	603
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	43.1
Rushing TDs	11	7
Receptions	35	32
Receiving Yards	137	345
Targets	51	37
Total TDs	13	9
Age	26	28
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Javonte Williams outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (14.1 to 11.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Javonte Williams or Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Javonte Williams and Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Javonte Williams or Rhamondre Stevenson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by 2.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.